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New SKANDIX pistons for old Volvo B18, B20 and B30 engines

Due to the increased demand of our customers for high-quality pistons for the classic Volvo 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines in the series from 1961 to 1976, we decided to start production. As the two well-known German original equipment manufacturers only have a few sizes left in their product range, we went one step further and had our pistons developed by a world-renowned specialist in racing pistons.

The use of forged material means an increase in quality compared to the previously common cast pistons. Forged pistons have long been used not only in high-performance and racing engines, but also in normal production engines.

In contrast to a cast piston, a forged piston is significantly more durable with the same aluminium alloy. This is made possible by the manufacturing process. In this process, a piece of aluminium strand is formed into a piston, the material is compressed and the microstructure adapts to the shape of the piston. The result is high load-bearing capacity and strength. In contrast to the cast part, the piston can be considerably lighter, which reduces the inertia forces in the engine and thus the wear. In addition, the coating of the piston skirt, as well as piston rings that are state of the art in material technology, ensure less friction in the engine.

In a production engine, forged pistons have a large power reserve. In sports use, they are extremely speed-resistant and do not need to be replaced during tuning measures.

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